Nineteen-year-old pilot Ethan Guo planned to make headlines for circling the globe — not for getting stuck on the bottom of it. His record-setting mission to fly solo to all seven continents took a frosty turn in June when he landed illegally in Antarctica, raising the question: How do you even visit the continent? A […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a Tarrant County judge to jail former U.S. Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke for allegedly violating a temporary restraining order related to fundraising efforts. Paxton claims the funds helped Texas state Democratic lawmakers leave town, blocking a vote to redistrict congressional seats. President Donald Trump has asked Republican-led states […]
The iconic yellow and red photography company that’s become synonymous with disposable cameras could become a relic of the past after executives shared in a securities filing that their company cannot pay its upcoming debts. Executives are hopeful the business will pull through to adequately address its obligations. The future of Kodak, formally known as […]
As students return to classrooms nationwide, Los Angeles is taking extra steps to protect them. Staff, police and volunteers will be stationed along school routes to prevent any interference from immigration officials. New school year, heightened precautions Thursday officially kicks off the 2025-26 school year for over 100 schools in the Los Angeles Unified School […]
The race in the NFC West is wide open. Every coach in the division has talked about their goal of winning the NFC West during training camp, and all of them have a legitimate shot to get it done. Who can take advantage of a wide-open race? One look at the 2024 season standings and […]
A Union Pacific train derailed in northern Texas Tuesday afternoon, and it’s being treated as a hazmat situation, according to authorities. Small grass fires have also been sparked by the derailment. Fire crews are actively working to contain them, and no nearby structures are currently at risk. Just after 2 p.m. local time, emergency crews […]
The U.S. Supreme Court could overturn its decision that gave equal marriage rights to gay Americans. An appeal of a high-profile case has asked the justices to reconsider their decision. Appeal to the Supreme Court Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk, spent six days in jail in 2015 after refusing to issue marriage licenses […]
Mexico extradited 26 high-ranking cartel members to the United States on Tuesday. The move was part of a major anti-drug trafficking initiative under the Trump administration, as efforts by U.S. law enforcement to dismantle drug smuggling networks intensify, The Associated Press reports. Those being extradited include major players from some of Mexico’s most dangerous cartels, […]
Versatility is the defining trait U.S. military leaders seek in modern weapons systems. As threats evolve across land, sea and air, defense officials increasingly demand tools that can serve multiple purposes across various platforms. Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, or JAGM, fits that description. Officially designated the AGM-179, Lockheed developed the missile to replace the […]
The U.S. Army’s fleet of watercraft is playing an increasingly vital role as military planners shift focus toward potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. While tanks and helicopters often dominate the public image of the Army, its vessels are proving essential for transporting troops, equipment and supplies across oceans, coastal waters, rivers and inland waterways. […]
